Washington legal term
Community-based rehabilitation in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Community-based rehabilitation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Community-based rehabilitation” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Community-based rehabilitation" means one or more of the following: Employment; attendance of information classes; literacy classes; counseling including an intake appointment, outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, outpatient mental health programs, anger management classes, education or outpatient treatment programs to prevent animal cruelty, or other services including, when appropriate, restorative justice programs; or attendance at school or other educational programs appropriate for the juvenile as determined by the school district. (RCW 13.40.020)
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